Monthly Archives: October 2013

Nazgul Holdout Stiletto – Part 2

Posted on October 29, 2013 by metal_musings

I finished twisting and forging the blade and handle, so above is the result.  The entire dagger is about 8 inches long, and should appear above at full size in your monitor (I hope…). Above, I carved my usual handle/blade … Continue reading →

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Nazgul Holdout Stiletto – Part 1

Posted on October 28, 2013 by metal_musings

Well, now for something a bit different.  I came up with this idea watching the Lord of the Rings movies, and was picturing the head Nazgul (the Witch King) sitting in the bar playing poker with his minions, and wondering … Continue reading →

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Hummingbird Art Basket – More Adventures in Press Forming

Posted on October 19, 2013 by metal_musings

Here’s another little art basket my wife and I collaborated on.  This little hummingbird basket is about three inches in diameter. The basket itself is made from ziricote (the rim and base) and is woven with waxed Irish linen.  The … Continue reading →

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